Business Details
Expert Executive Recruitment & Leadership Solutions in London
Ashwood Associates has been partnering with leading organisations globally for over 30 years, specialising in identifying and placing executive talent for permanent and interim roles. Our expertise extends to market mapping, HR strategy consulting, and mentoring, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Operating from offices in London, Ascot, New York, and Johannesburg, we combine the reach of larger firms with the personalised attention of a boutique agency. Our multilingual team delivers extensive geographical coverage, having placed top talent in over 25 countries across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia.We prioritise cultural fit alongside functional expertise, ensuring candidates align with client values and long-term goals. Our services cater to sectors including consumer goods, industrial, media, and healthcare, with a particular strength in commercial, digital, and R&D functions. Client testimonials highlight our ability to tackle complex assignments and deliver high-calibre placements, supported by a proven international search process that adapts to evolving market demands.
Services
Permanent Executive Placements
Interim Management Roles
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Market Mapping
Leadership Coaching
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in global executive search and interim placements.
- Our team operates in 25+ countries with multilingual consultants and researchers.
- We specialise in hard-to-source placements in commercial, R&D, and technical sectors.
- Our process prioritises cultural fit and long-term organisational alignment.
- We offer tailored HR strategy consulting, including diversity and inclusion initiatives.
What people say
Exceptional international market knowledge
Successful placements
Strong cultural fit
Timely delivery
High-calibre candidates
Services
Permanent Executive Placements
Ashwood identifies senior leaders for permanent roles through a structured process. We conduct detailed briefings, market mapping, and candidate research to ensure functional and cultural alignment. Our focus on accountability and post-placement verification guarantees long-term success for clients in sectors like consumer goods and healthcare.
Interim Management Roles
We source interim executives with proven expertise to address short-term needs. Our network enables rapid deployment of professionals skilled in change management and operational recovery. Clients benefit from flexible solutions tailored to urgent leadership gaps in complex environments.
Market Mapping
Our market mapping service analyses competitive talent pools to identify high-potential candidates. This standalone offering provides insights into skills, experience, and aspirations, helping clients proactively build leadership pipelines aligned with strategic goals across global markets.
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Ashwood advises on creating inclusive cultures through third-party research and competitor analysis. We help clients develop diversity initiatives that enhance organisational performance, ensuring best practices are integrated into recruitment and HR strategies for sustainable growth.
Leadership Coaching
We offer mentoring services to candidates transitioning into new roles. Our coaching focuses on aligning personal aspirations with organisational objectives, enhancing leadership capabilities, and ensuring seamless integration into client teams for long-term career progression.
People
Steve Marley
CEO
Founder of Ashwood with over 30 years in executive search. Steve combines hands-on leadership with global expertise, placing senior talent across Europe, the Americas, and Asia while championing diversity and inclusion.
Ros Banks
Managing Director
Ros leads Ashwood's Consumer Division, specialising in sales and marketing roles. With a decade of experience, she focuses on board-level appointments in commercial and operations functions for consumer product firms.
Janey Heller
Director & Global Head of Research
Janey oversees Ashwood's research activities, leveraging 15+ years in FMCG, healthcare, and technology sectors. A Cambridge graduate, she brings cross-industry insights and multilingual expertise to global search assignments.
Ellen Williams
Global Account Director
Ellen specialises in FMCG client placements, with a legal background and experience in marketing and digital agency recruitment. She focuses on senior appointments across Europe and the US from Ashwood's Global Research team.
Questions
What sectors does Ashwood specialise in?
Ashwood focuses on consumer goods, industrial, media, healthcare, and technical sectors, with expertise in commercial, digital, and R&D functions.
Do you offer interim executive placements?
Yes, we identify interim executives with industry-specific experience to manage change, recovery, or team enhancement for our clients.
How does Ashwood ensure cultural fit in placements?
Our process includes detailed briefings on organisational culture and post-placement research to verify alignment between candidates and client values.
What regions does Ashwood operate in?
We operate across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia, with offices in London, Ascot, New York, and Johannesburg.
How does Ashwood support diversity and inclusion?
We provide consultancy on diversity strategies, leveraging third-party research to help clients establish inclusive cultures and best practices.
